According to Aiya Catherine Lalam, a pharmacist with the Uganda National Drug Authority, “Aloe vera contains a laxative compound known as aloin, which can irritate […]
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2. Hello doctor, is ovulation supposed to be painful? I sometimes feel cramps during ovulation. Should I be worried? Janice.
Dear Janice, Ovulation is the monthly release of an egg from the ovaries. For a 28-day cycle, ovulation is often around day 14, but it can […]
Hello doctor, why is it that sometimes I wake up in the morning feeling weak, even after having slept at night? Melon.
Dear Melon, Firstly, apart from having a detailed medical and psychiatric history, it is crucial to perform a more in-depth assessment of the sleep patterns. […]
Diabetes in Uganda: A silent epidemic we can prevent
By Beatrice Nakibuuka As the world prepares to mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2025, Uganda joins the global call to “Know Your Risk, […]
Reflections on the calling of the Church in our times
By Canon Grace Kaiso The article seeks to explore the calling of the Church in our times. In other words, how should the Church live […]
Ears, Nose and Throat: Everyday care, disease management
By Beatrice Nakibuuka The ear, nose, and throat may look like small body parts, but they play a very big role in keeping us alive […]
Hello doctor, what are suicidal thoughts and what causes such thoughts? Alex
Dear Alex, that is called suicidal ideation It refers to the presence of recurring passive or active thoughts of self-harm or suicide. These thoughts are commonly […]
Hello doctor, what is wrong with sleeping on one’s back while pregnant? Macella
Dear Macella, During late pregnancy, lying on the back (the supine position) can cause the enlarged uterus to press on the inferior vena cava (IVC), […]
Uganda’s silent sight crisis: battling blindness in remote regions
By Beatrice Nakibuuka Gladys Atto, ophthalmologist, Moroto Regional Referral Hospital is the only ophthalmologist, covering all the nine districts of Karamoja with a population of […]
Malaria vaccine: New chapter in Uganda’s fight against the disease
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In April 2025, Uganda embarked on a groundbreaking health initiative by incorporating a four-dose malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation schedule. Aimed […]